Shirley Mae Hubbell

Age 98 of Wilmington, Illinois died Monday, September 4, 2023 at River Crossing of Joliet.

Born December 10, 1924 in Mokena, Illinois, Shirley Mae was a daughter of Morenous “Mose” and Nellie (Neil) Van Duyne. She was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1942. In her younger years, Shirley played the accordion in the “Then and Nows” both on the radio and at The Mar Theater. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington; was an accomplished seamstress, enjoyed quilting and took pleasure in painting.

Survivors include her three children: Jim Hubbell of Joliet, Illinois, Mary Jayne (Robert) Stevens of Florida and David (Laura) Hubbell of Texas; six grandchildren: Jean, Julie, Lindsey, Kristen, Katie and Sam; (10) great grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Marlene Van Duyne of Channahon, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Nick (Helen), Ray and Donald (Heda), and one sister, Nellie.

The family will receive friends for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose Catholic Church, 604 South Kankakee Street in Wilmington on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Sebastian Gargol will preside.

Inurnment will follow in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Wilmington, where Shirley will be laid to rest with her parents.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Shirley’s memory to St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.BaskervilleFuneral.com to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Shirley’s memorial page online through social media.

Cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory. (815-476-2181)